pirate
land pirate
obsolete A robber who holds up people on the road; a highwayman. Be careful if you're traveling to town—I've heard there are land pirates along that winding stretch of road not far from here.
See also: land, pirate
puddle pirate
A derogatory nickname for a member of the United States Coast Guard (in contrast with the US Navy). Primarily heard in US. My uncle, a former Navy SEAL, never hesitates to mock me for enlisting as a puddle pirate, instead of joining a "real" branch of the military. We tease them for being nothing more than puddle pirates, but the Coast Guard plays a pivotal role in keeping our country and its people safe.
See also: pirate, puddle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- land pirate
- if you can't be good, be careful
- be careful
- wish
- snake along
- break loose
- creep along
- creep along (something)
- higher than Gilderoy's kite
- open out on(to) something